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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was released 22 months prior to the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX1 grades vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Samsung WB700

 CX1 WB700 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh CX1

 WB700 CX1 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB700

 CX1 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CX1 versus the WB700.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX1 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and WB700.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh CX1Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX1 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-19 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) -
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-70 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $300